Persistent Pacers take advantage of weary Bulls, 111-94

MICHAEL MAROT, AP Sports Writer

Published
3:30 pm CDT, Saturday, November 5, 2016

Indiana Pacers' Paul George reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers' Paul George reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Indiana Pacers' Paul George reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers' Paul George reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

All-Star Paul George was ejected late in the third quarter after he inadvertently kicked the ball into the stands. He appeared to be upset following a no-call on a shot, then was called for a foul on the Bulls' ensuing possession.

He made his first five shots and finished with 13 points — the first time this season he's been held to less than 20.

Jimmy Butler scored 16 points but at halftime had nearly as many turnovers (four) as the Pacers had committed as a team (five). Rajon Rondo wasn't much better, and even Dwyane Wade struggled — finishing with four points as the Bulls lost their third in a row.